At this point issue 204 has gone to survey, seeking objections on two
proposals.
http://www.w3.org/html/wg/wiki/ChangeProposals/AllowAriaReferHiddenhttp://www.w3.org/html/wg/wiki/Correct_Hidden_Attribute_Section_v4
In order to help the chairs plan our next steps, I would appreciate some
indication as to whether or not people will be requesting an opportunity
to update their proposals based on the decision, and if so, an estimate
as to how long that would take.
So regarding the "InstateLongdesc" proposal[1]...
1) Should the "AllowAriaReferHidden" proposal be selected, would the
InstateLongdesc proposal need to be updated, and if so, how long do you
estimate that it would take?
2) Should the "Correct_Hidden_Attribute_Section_v4" proposal be
selected, would the InstateLongdesc proposal need to be updated, and if
so, how long do you estimate that it would take?
I want to emphasize that this query is solely for planning purposes and
will not affect the outcome of issue 204.
The survey on issue 204 closes on Friday August 3rd. A response by that
time would be greatly appreciated.
- Sam Ruby
[1] http://www.w3.org/html/wg/wiki/ChangeProposals/InstateLongdesc
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Subject: ISSUE-204: aria-hidden - Straw Poll for Objections
Resent-Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:19:07 +0000
Resent-From: public-html@w3.org
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:18:04 +0000
From: Paul Cotton <Paul.Cotton@microsoft.com>
To: public-html@w3.org <public-html@w3.org>
ISSUE-204: aria-hidden - Straw Poll for Objections
http://www.w3.org/html/wg/tracker/issues/204
The HTML WG has not reached consensus on how to exempt ARIA attributes
from the rule that prohibits reference to hidden elements.
The poll is available here and it will run through Fri Aug 3:
https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/40318/issue-204-objection-poll/
Please read the introductory text before entering your response.
In particular, keep in mind that you don't *have* to reply. You only
need to do so if you feel your objection to one of the options is truly
strong, and has not been adequately addressed by a clearly marked
objection contained within a Change Proposal or by someone else's
objection. The Chairs will be looking at strength of objections, and
will not be counting votes.
/paulc
HTML WG co-chair
Paul Cotton, Microsoft Canada
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Tel: (425) 705-9596 Fax: (425) 936-7329